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03/06/2010, 01:30 PM
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Location: Royal Oak, MI
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coralline scraping and Ca/Alk consumption
Will scraping my back glass of coralline result in less Ca/Alk consumption from that algae, inturn providing more Ca/Alk for my corals to absorb?
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03/06/2010, 03:53 PM
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You could get a ticket!!
 
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no. the flakes will spread around your tank and grow where they land.
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03/06/2010, 04:59 PM
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Have frag will travel
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06/13/2012, 04:48 PM
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I experienced a significant decrease in the demand of alk and cal after essentially scraping coralline. Last weekend I replaced a tank in my system and at the same time completely cleaned the sump. Both of which were pretty much covered in coralline. The demand fell to half almost instantly. I am back on kalk only + mag.  If you're hoarding coralline, you might reconsider.  Landy |
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06/13/2012, 04:59 PM
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Dr. Reef at ur service
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u may see a slight low consumption after scrapping but it will land and grow more as it releases spores and settle in. by slight it really is slight barely noticeable.
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06/13/2012, 09:33 PM
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06/13/2012, 11:41 PM
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You can always scrape it into a fine mesh net and throw it away during a water change. It's worked for me and I've never seen it grow where it lands.
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